Tender

IRC-REP Interpreting and Translation RFP

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, U.K.

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27 Dec 2023 at 11:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The International Rescue Committee, U.K. is inviting bids for the IRC-REP Interpreting and Translation RFP valued at £70,000. The procurement is for translation services with a contract start date of 2nd February 2024 and end date 1st July 2025. Businesses interested in providing on-demand phone call interpreting and scheduled video call interpreting as well as translation services can apply by submitting bids to supply.chainuk@rescue.org by 24th January 2024.

This tender from the International Rescue Committee creates an opportunity for SMEs, local businesses, and refugee-led companies to offer their interpreting and translation services. Suitable businesses should be able to provide cost-effective and responsive interpreting services for various languages and demonstrate a commitment to prompt assistance and clear feedback mechanisms. Businesses local to the South-West region or owned by refugees are particularly encouraged to apply, but it is not a prerequisite for submitting a bid for this RFP.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IRC-REP Interpreting and Translation RFP

Notice Description

SERVICES DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS IRC-UK is looking for an interpreting and translation company which can meet the needs of our Refugee Employability Program. Contract Value PS70,000 Primary Languages We may require interpreting and translation services for all languages, but the most common languages include Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Kurdish Sorani, Swahili, Tigrinya, Turkish, Amharic, Latin American Spanish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Russian Interpreting Phone calls - unscheduled/on demand Video calls - scheduled Translation Infrequent translations of programme material, e.g., slides, welcome pack, referral forms, website content; outreach material, e.g., flyers; , documents for client communications, e.g., email templates. This list is not exhaustive, Additional Notes - We require on call interpreting to be readily available and responsive, ensuring prompt assistance without any delays - Ability for us to request an immediate change of interpreter as and if needed - A clear feedback policy/mechanism is desirable - On demand interpreting availability over holiday periods is desirable - Ability to provide interpreters for occasional in-person events is desirable, but not required Please quote for the below: Interpreting On-demand phone calls - cost per minute Scheduled video calls - cost per minute Translation Cost per word per language The top three bidders will be asked to have a test call with an IRC staff member and to translate a one-page document. Accessibility The International Rescue Committee is committed to engaging with SME, local, and refugee-led businesses. If you fit these categories of business but do not feel this RFP is accessible to you, please reach out to us and we can discuss potential adaptations to the process. As a program working with refugees in the South-West, we would be particularly interested in working with businesses local to the South-West and/or owned by refugees, however this is not a prerequisite for submitting a bid for this RFP. To apply, please submit a bid to supply.chainuk@rescue.org by 24.01.2024. Requests for clarification will be accepted until 12.01.2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550db256-ff02-45f6-b803-36cb049f2818
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2024 - 1 Jul 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, U.K.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7AN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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